Magnolia Middle School

www.mpsdk12.net/fs/pages/1067

440 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Magnolia Middle School, located at 1350 24th Street in Meridian, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Meridian Public School District. As a middle school, the facility focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, typically bridging the gap between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for the academic challenges they will face at Meridian High School.

Like many schools in the district, Magnolia Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet Mississippi state standards while providing students with opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs that encourage personal discovery. By focusing on both core subjects and holistic development, the school strives to create a supportive climate that helps Meridian’s youth build the academic and character-based foundation necessary for future success.

440

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Magnolia Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	14
Black	404
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

Black
404 (91.8%)
Hispanic
14 (3.2%)
White
12 (2.7%)
Two or More
6 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Meridian Public Schools
Phone:	(601)484-4060
Website:	http://www.mpsdk12.net/fs/pages/1067
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	440
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 111

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 197